Contract
Document 1798Letter, mentions Mr. Robert Chapman is desirous of obtaining a contract for horseman's caps for the public.
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[Captain Edward Miller, 6 September 1790]
[Colo Samuel Hodgdon, Philadelphia]
Sir
Camp West Schookill
Septr 6th 1798
I am in formed that Mr Robt Chapman is desirous of Obtaining a Contract for a Number of Horsmans Caps for the pubble — he being an Acquaintinee of min During my Residence in Middlet own in Connecticut, his caracter is that of a Gentlemen. Should he Obtain the Contract I am Confiden he will be punctual in proforming it.
I am
Sir with
Esteem yaur.
Obedt humble
Servt
Edward Miller
[undecipherable]
Colo Samuel Hodgdon
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Letter, mentions Mr. Robert Chapman is desirous of obtaining a contract for horseman's caps for the public.
Date
09/06/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Camp West Schookill
Collection
Document number
1798090680101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Edward Miller
Robert Chapman
horseman
contractor
Notable locations
Philadephia
Camp West Schookill
Middletown, Connecticut
Schuylkill
Notable items
contract
horsemans caps

